Lotus Garden Newsletter for Homesteaders. 16th December 2020

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It's the last month of the year and I feel like all I want to do is wind down for Christmas and the New Year, but why is it that there always seems to be something else to do? How is your December going? I hope this newsletter brings some helpful ideas for you.

Things happening in the community.

**Don't forget the @naturalmedicine [challenge for December is still in full swing.](https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@naturalmedicine/win-hive-for-christmas-and-support-our-lotus-community) Your entries can be Christmas themed, but they don't have to be.**

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Some highlights of the week

Water is life, yet in the western world we rarely think about it. [What would you do if the grid went down and the water supply stopped?](https://hive.blog/life/@uthus2k/if-you-don-t-have-free-access-to-running-water-you-may-be-too-late) @uthus2k encourages us to think about this now. [

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With the northern hemisphere now officially in winter, it's appropriate that @homestead-guru shares some [ideas to help your chickens through the cold weather.](https://hive.blog/chicken/@homestead-guru/cold-weather-chicken-care-11-quick-ideas-to-improve-chicken-comfort) [

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@paradoxtma has been [upgrading the seedling stands built earlier this year.](https://hive.blog/hive-129017/@paradoxtma/upgrading-the-simple-adjustable-seedling-stands) Some useful information here if you're wanting to bring your growing and seed starting indoors. [

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I'll leave you this week with @carolynstahl's [Thai inspired spring roll recipe.](https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@carolynstahl/fresh-vegan-thai-inspired-spring-rolls-with-peanut-sauce) I love how it includes tips on how best to work with the delicate rice wraps. [

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Originally posted here: https://hive.blog/hive-120078/@naturalmedicine/lotus-garden-newsletter-for-homesteaders-16th-december-2020